Read by his sister Louise
He had a job he loved at Fitzgerald’s truck company in Raheny. He was learning to drive at the time and sadly he never got to see that he passed his test. His licence arrived a few days after his death.
God, he loved blaring his music in the parlour before heading out to Hill 16 in Croke Park. Only the Hill would do for our Willie to see his beloved Dubs. He was a soft-voiced man, and the only time I ever heard him raise his voice was when he would be arguing with his brother George about Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur. Willie was the Leeds United fan.
Not long before he died, I remember being upset and crying because other children were picking on me because of my red hair and freckles. Willie just picked me up and said, “Louise, don’t cry. You’re going to be just lovely when you grow up.” I will never forget that day and always treasure that moment.
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